🏝️ Last Call for Out of Merritt Island | Trailside Reminder


I didn’t want you to miss this opportunity, especially if wildlife photography is on your list for 2026. Today, November 19th, is the last day to save $400 on your registration for the Out of Merritt Island Bird Photography Conference, happening March 8–12, 2026, in Florida.

I’m genuinely excited to be teaching at this event. Bird photography has been a steady thread growing through my work, and this conference brings together an instructor lineup that feels especially energizing. We’re all deeply rooted in photographing birds and wildlife, but more importantly, this instructor team is made up of gifted, generous teachers who care deeply about helping you grow. That mix creates such a dynamic, welcoming atmosphere, the kind where you return feeling confident and full of inspiration to keep the momentum rolling.

Merritt Island itself is a dream location for learning. The birds are accustomed to people, which means you can practice technique without the frustration of wildlife that disappears the moment you look in their direction. You get the time and access you need to learn timing, movement, light, patience, and the split-second decision-making that makes wildlife photography so rewarding. It’s one of the best training grounds I’ve seen.

And once you have those foundational skills, this is where the artistic side of bird photography opens up. We’ll go deeper into creating images that tell stories with habitat, using creative compositions, and experimenting with more interpretive, fine-art approaches. It’s not just “how to get the shot.” It’s how to make photographs that feel like your own.

Travel is easy, too. Our home base is Cocoa Beach, with fly-in access through Orlando. You can add on a little magic at Disney, visit Cape Canaveral, explore Universal, or — let’s be honest — spend every spare minute back on the beaches and in the marshes with your camera.

Use code DONADIMI400 to save $400 — today only.

If you’ve been on the fence, this is the moment to step into wildlife photography in one of the most inspiring and skill-building environments you’ll find.

Cheers,

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